Sherife Hussein, BACP

Sherife Hussein works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self‑esteem and depression. She names addiction, sleep and eating concerns, anger, and difficulties with intimacy and LGBT issues among her areas of focus. Sherife speaks English and Turkish and practices in the United Kingdom. Sherife holds BACP accreditation, and she has eight years of professional experience supporting people through hard times. She aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Her style is warm and direct, and she tailors conversations so they fit each person’s needs. In sessions she listens first to understand the immediate problem and what matters most to the client. From there she helps people notice patterns, try small changes and build practical coping skills. When past events are causing ongoing distress she uses trauma-focused approaches to address those memories and responses. Sherife works in a client-centred way, meaning the person’s priorities guide the work. People decide the pace and goals, and the therapist adjusts methods to suit the person. This often includes straightforward discussion, behavioural suggestions and emotion-focused support. She encourages anyone taking the first step to feel proud of that decision. Booking starts with a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to availability. If you would like to explore whether she is the right fit, use the site’s Start Therapy button to begin.

How Sherife applies client‑centred and trauma approaches online

Client‑centred therapy prioritises the person's goals and experiences. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and helps the person choose the pace and direction of work. This approach suits people who want collaborative, goal‑driven support for day‑to‑day stress, confidence or relationship concerns.

Trauma‑focused therapy pays attention to how past events continue to affect feelings and behaviour. It involves gentle processing of those memories and developing ways to reduce their hold on current life. This method is used when trauma or abuse is contributing to ongoing anxiety, flashbacks or difficulties with trust and intimacy.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Sherife will work alongside the person to identify what feels most helpful based on needs, goals and preferences. Plans can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can support quieter check‑ins, shorter sessions when needed, or regular weekly meetings without the commute. Please confirm the exact session options available before booking so you know what format will be used.